Vimukti organized training on
importance of breast milk to all the ASHA workers of two clusters (Pothanl
and Kavithal Primary Health Centers) on 29th of September, 2018 at
vimukti premises. Dr. Rajendra Patel Pothnal PHC, Mr. Ballappa BHO,
Dr. Vijay Dorandinni PHC, Mr. Anthony Anthodya Mudola, Mrs. Sharada
Neolacta life Science Bangalore and Fr. Sathish Fernandes VCT
Director were present of the dais and witness the program. Program
inaugurated by lighting the lamp. Dr. Rajendra Patel explained the
Breast milk contains all the ingredients for a healthy new life. It
provides nourishment and also has unique immunological and
developmental benefits. Breast milk is just right for your baby,
from the very beginning. Dr. Vijay Dorandinni PHC, explained Milk
production starts around week 16 of pregnancy, but only in very
small amounts, because production is suppressed until the baby is
born. After delivery, there are three main stages the milk goes
through: colostrum, transitional milk and mature milk. Furthermore,
the constituents of human breast milk adapt to the needs of your
baby over time. Mrs. Sharada Neolacta said from delivery onwards,
for about three to five or six days, your body prepares milk with a
unique combination of ingredients that will give your baby the best
start in terms of development. Colostrum looks thick and sticky and
varies in colour. It is highly concentrated, easily digested and
contains everything your newborn needs to build a strong immune
system. It is available only in very small amounts, which is just
right for your baby's tiny stomach. Colostrum has a laxative effect,
which helps the baby to pass the meconium (the first stool) and
helps prevent neonatal jaundice by clearing the bilirubin from the
gut.
In the first week after delivery, your breasts may start to feel
full and hard, and they may even look red. This normal physiological
engorgement of your breasts is sometimes referred to as the
‘coming-in’ of the milk and can be alleviated by frequent feeds.
During the next two weeks, the milk increases in quantity and
changes in appearance as well as in composition: the immunoglobulin
and protein content decreases, while the fat and sugar content
increases. Mature milk does not look as creamy as cow's milk, which
might seem strange at first. Human milk, especially at the beginning
of a feed or pumping session, looks thinner and more watery, but it
contains all the nutrients needed for your baby’s healthy
development. Breast milk is never ‘too thin’. Mature milk changes
over the length of a single feed, as well as over weeks and months,
in order to meet your baby’s specific needs. The milk that flows at
the beginning of a feed is low in fat and high in lactose, sugar,
protein, vitamins, minerals and water. As the feed progresses, the
milk changes and contains more fat and less sugar. Fr. Sathish
Fernandes in his concluding remarks said “Give your baby the best
possible start in life with breast milk. All in all, breast milk is
the perfect food for your baby. Your breasts provide the right
amount of milk with just the right ingredients, at the right
temperature. This milk offers extra protection that no other milk
can provide”. The programme was concluded at 4-00 p.m. with vote of
thanks, followed by tea to all the participants. 58 ASHA workers
benefited from the programme.
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